Id these worms and is this coral?

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  1. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    Here's what I found yesterday, not sure what it is, so any ideas? If they're bad, how do I get rid of them?

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    My wife found these on another piece of live rock. I think they're bristle worms, but can anyone confirm? Also, if they're bad what's the best way to take them out of the tank?

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    Lastly, these have been on my LR for a couple months since I bought it. Are they some sort of coral? If so any ideas what kind. (See my new scarlet hermit crabs?)
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    Thanks.
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Bristle worms, their good. That coral is dead, but I could have been an Acan, Mussa or a hairy mushroom.
     
  4. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    I think the first picture is of a peanut worm but I'm not positive as the picture is blurry.
     
  5. jbaker

    jbaker Feather Duster

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    The pink ones are bristle worms.
     
  6. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    Ok, so I've heard mixed opinions on bristle worms.
    1. Remove them immediately: they are bad for any reef tank.
    2. They are harmless; live and let live.

    What should be done here?
     
  7. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Leave them be unless they get extraordinarily large. They're a necessary evil in a reef tank as they eat detritus and leftover food.